CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2010-03-16

Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

10167 · Recalled 2010-03-16 · CPSC page

Recalled remote control showing label for model APT-1315
Recalled remote control showing label for model APT-1315

Description

The recalled remote control kits are used with Dimplex, Electraflame, Symphony, Optiflame, Electralog and Charmglow brand electric fireplaces, stoves and fireplace inserts. They include a black or dark gray hand-held remote control and also a black or dark gray wall unit that plugs into an electrical wall outlet. Recalled model numbers include 47-1001, 47-1010-R and APT-1315. The model number is printed on either the plug-in unit or the hand-held remote control. The fireplace or stove's brand name is printed on both units.

Hazards

The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Dimplex has received about 5,000 reports of the plug-in wall units overheating including 19 reports of damage beyond the remote control and one report of a house fire in Columbus, Ohio that resulted in considerable property damage.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the remote control kits, unplug the power cord from the remote control kit's wall unit, remove the wall unit from the electrical outlet and contact Dimplex for a free replacement kit. Consumers can continue to operate the fireplace or stove by plugging the fireplace or stove's electrical cord directly into an electrical outlet.

Products

NameModelUnits
Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and StovesAbout 700,000

Parties

Importer
Dimplex North America, of Ontario, Canada
Made in
China
Sold at
Mass merchandise, home improvement, specialty fireplace, furniture retailers, 500 for the fireplaces

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Dimplex North America toll-free at (866) 673-9880 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.recall.dimplex.com

More images

Recalled remote control showing label for model 47-1010R
Recalled remote control showing label for model 47-1010R
Label for model 47-1001
Label for model 47-1001

Source: CPSC recall 10167. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.